Kaufmann quiz: The soul (music) of Chicago
How well do you know the history of soul music in Chicago?
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Earth, Wind and….
Soul
Fire
Water
Power
Correct answer: Fire
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Which singer was NOT in The Impressions?
Sam Gooden
Fred Cash
Johnny Gill
Leroy Hutson
Correct answer: Johnny Gill
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Butler, Curtis Mayfield and other soul legends practiced at this park's fieldhouse near Cabrini Green:
Seward Park
Welles Park
Olive Park
Grant Park
Correct answer: Seward Park
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This contemporary R&B star went to Morgan Park High School before attending Columbia College. He's collaborated with stars like 50 Cent, DJ Khaled and Lil Wayne.
Luther Vandross Jr.
T-Pain
Jeremih
Chris Brown
Correct answer: Jeremih
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What was the big hit for the band The Chi Lites?
"O-o-h Child"
"Oh Girl"
"I Second That Emotion"
"Could It Be I'm Falling in Love"
Correct answer: "Oh Girl"
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This Chicago soul singer tragically died in 1979, but his Christmas single lives on.
Donny Hathaway
Bing Crosby
Marvin Gaye
Sam Cooke
Correct answer: Donny Hathaway
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What song from The Impressions was used as a theme song for Harold Washington's mayoral campaign?
"We're A Winner"
"It's All Right"
"Move on Up"
"I'm So Proud"
Correct answer: "We're a Winner"
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Which soul record label is NOT from Chicago:
Curtom Records
Stax Records
Chess Records
Vee-Jay Records
Correct answer: Stax Records
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This soul singer grew up in Bronzeville before becoming a star and a mother to one of the funniest women working today.
Gloria Gaynor
Diane Schumer
Dionne Warwick
Minnie Riperton
Correct answer: Minnie Riperton
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This baritone soul singer cut his teeth on the South Side of Chicago, before registering his first No. 1 hit on the R&B charts in 1966. He also sang the alphabet on the first season of "Sesame Street."
Lou Rawls
Sam Cooke
R. Kelly
Philip Bailey
Correct answer: Lou Rawls
Novice: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 😥
I wouldn't worry about it, you have always been more of a blues fan anyway.
Music lover: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🙂
You know your soul stuff!
Soul Star: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🥳
Great work! You are from Chicago and know how important soul music is to this place! Well done.